Wine Info
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style: Off dry, light and fruity
- Alcohol: 12.48% vol
- Winemaker: Richard Kershaw and Andy Erickson (Consultant)
Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2011
A sexy pink colour with a pretty orange tint. The nose is intensely aromatic with tangerine peel, raspberry and wild strawberries. The palate has a crystal purity with lovely weight and notes of grapefruit on the long finish.
In the Cellar
The grapes were harvested and crushed. To achieve the desired colour on the free run juice, the grapes were lightly pressed. After settling in tank, the juice was racked and inoculated with selected yeast cultures for fermentation. In particular Saccharomyces Paradoxis was used to enhance the aromatic profile. After fermentation the wine underwent lees contact, a light fining and filtration before bottling.
Fermentation temperature: 12° C – 16° C
Wood ageing: None.
Food Suggestions
Serve well chilled. An excellent aperitif or picnic wine. The ideal summer salad wine. Serve with fresh, seared tuna steaks; veal limone; poached salmon; asparagus quiche; cold crayfish salad; vegetable spring rolls dipped in soy sauce; ideal with sushi and other Japanese delights.
Aging Potential
Up to 2 – 3 years.
Blend Information
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
In the Vineyard
Area: Coastal Region
Soil Type: Decomposed Malmesbury Shale, Duplex,Tukulu
Age of vines: 9 – 25 years
Trellising: Bush vine and trellis
Vine Density: ±3 400 vines/ha
Irrigation: Yes, drip
About the Harvest
Yield: 7.5 – 10t/ha
Picking date: End of February to end of March 2011
Grape Sugar: 21° – 23° Balling
Acidity: 6.45 – 6.8g/l at harvest
pH at harvest: 3.45 – 3.56
Technical Analysis
Winemaker: Richard Kershaw and Andy Erickson (Consultant)
Main Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 12.48 %vol
pH: 3.33
RS: 6.7 g/l
Total Acid: 5.5 g/l
SO2: 104 mg/l
Free SO2: 34 mg/l
Extract: 24.7
Balling: 21-23°
Yield: 7.5-10 ton/H
Appellation: Coastal Region
Accolades
- 2000 Vintage: 84 in US Wine Spectator
- 2001 Vintage: 85 in US Wine Spectator
- 2002 Vintage: 85 in US Wine Spectator
- 2003 Vintage: 84 in US Wine Spectator
- 2004 Vintage: 80 in US Wine Spectator
- 2005 Vintage: 83 in US Wine Spectator
- 2006 Vintage: 83 in US Wine Spectator
- 2005 Vintage: 3½ Stars in John Platter
- 2006 Vintage: Rated 89/100 by Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar(USA); 83 in US Wine Spectator; Untasted by Platter – sold out
- 2007 Vintage: 3½ Stars in John Platter; 84 in US Wine Spectator
- 2008 Vintage: 3 Stars in John Platter
Other Vintages
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2011 – Richard Kershaw and Andy Erickson (Consultant) – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2010 – Richard Kershaw – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2009 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2007 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2006 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2005 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2004 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2003 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2002 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2001 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2000 – Mike Dobrovic – Cabernet Sauvignon
